California Community Colleges and the College of Marin

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Value Proposition: Benefits & Educational Options 114 California Community Colleges (www.CCCCO.edu ) serving 2.7 Million students Benefits Small Class Sizes Reasonable Cost-$46 per unit Individual Attention-Faculty focused on Teaching and their students, where tenure is not based on “publish/perish” Consumerism: college is one of the biggest investments a family will make---we should apply the same thoughtful analysis as we do when we purchase a cell phone: features, price, value, personal fit. Best to think of CC’s as an array of pathways, not terminals, but pathways that lead to transfer, degree, or careers, with flexibility and growth potential along the pipeline. Educational Options Career Technical/Vocational Programs Associate of Arts/Science/Transfer Degrees Transfer to a four-year university

Transfer 101 60 transferable units required for junior transfer to UC & CSU Required units include General Education, major prep and electives (refer to www.ASSIST.ORG for more information) For UC & CSU junior transfers, only community college GPA & coursework are considered. HS performance is not considered & SAT/ACT is not required Students transferring from a CA Community College as juniors to UC & CSU get first priority for admissions (as provided by CA Master Plan) Research shows transfer students perform as well if not better than students who begin as freshman Students can transfer to Private Universities and Out-of-State Universities with fewer units in which case HS performance may be considered. Julian: Misconceptions about CC: Employers and graduate schools do not discount applicants with community college experience, and many recognize the value proposition. Because of the Master Plan, CC students have a competitive advantage based on the statute…the universities will grant priority to graduates of CC’s over CSU, UC, or private university transfer students.

UC Transfer Six UC’s (UCD, UCI, UCM, UCR, UCSB, UCSC) currently participate in Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) Only available to CA community college junior transfers UC transferable GPA required for TAG students for Fall 2016 admissions ranged from 2.8-3.4 depending on specific campus and major. Students must meet campus-specific TAG requirements to qualify. Apply for TAG after successfully completing 30 UC transferable credits Although UCB, UCLA and UCSD do not participate in TAG, students can apply through the regular junior admissions cycle. Average UC transferable GPA for junior transfer admitted for Fall 2016 to these campuses was UCB (3.80), UCLA (3.74), UCSD (3.66). For more information: Assist.org Julian: Some UC’s will offer an early review of your academic record Early admission notification Specific guidance on major prep and GE coursework, Also, the Director of the UCB Transfer Office is a PT Counselor here at COM.

CSU Transfer- Minimum Eligibility 60 CSU transferable units 30 units of general education Four basic skill courses- “Golden Four” Oral communication Written communication Quantitative reasoning (math) Critical Thinking 2.0 cumulative GPA in transferable college work Good standing at last institution of attendance For more info: Calstate.edu/apply Julian

“Jumpstart”, our College Credit Program (CCP) High school students can take courses at CCC Parents: this is a key financial aid strategy! Great opportunity to become acclimated to college environment, explore majors/disciplines & gain college credit Online courses are available College level coursework enhances application to four year universities Julian: CCP students will be subject to the $46/unit fees, but qualifying students may apply for the Governor’s Fee Waiver. For eligibility, please check our Financial Aid page for income standards and process. Some high school students graduate from high school with 1-2 semesters of college of transferrable college credit which reduces their time and tuition costs.

Value Proposition of Concurrent Enrollment Relative costs for one semester (half of a year), or 12 units of transferrable college credit would be: $552 at CCC; $3500 at CSU; $6700 at UC; $15,600+ at Private University Taking college level classes while still in high school provides a competitive advantage on your college application since it is evidence of initiative, commitment, and ability required to succeed in a more rigorous and independent learning environment. Provides an opportunity to explore and expand subject areas and advanced classes not offered at local high schools (e.g., Sculpture, Video Game Design, New Venture Creation, Stage Combat, American Sign Language, Japanese, Advanced Calculus, etc.) Experience college level courses in a smaller, supportive setting

Enrollment Steps for Graduating High School Seniors 1) Attend Application Session at your HS 2) Take Assessment Exams at your HS 3) Meet with Counselor for Student Ed Plan 4)Attend Priority Registration for Summer & Fall Classes, College Success Saturday on May 5th 5)Attend transition program, such as Summer Bridge for a strong start! Julian

Maximizing the College Process Be prepared: Research where your passion connects with purpose. Ask questions of people you admire: where did you go to college, how did college add value to your life? Be present: Reflect on the best learning environment for you, e.g., small vs. large, hands on vs. theoretical, etc. Be successful: Take what you have learned and apply it to your college decision-making for early success

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